You might have caught on in previous news as rural hospitals across the state face tough decisions and weigh closing facilities. Others are looking at services where margins are narrow or negative and opting to trim them back to remain open. Another hospital closed its doors this week in Trinity, Texas. Still, in communities across the state, local business leaders and citizens are joining [...]
How our Level IV Trauma Center/ER Serves our Community Memorial Medical Center is a Level IV designated trauma center, a designation awarded by the state recognizing the hospital's specialized staff, equipment, and emergency response capacity. For patients experiencing a traumatic injury or event, such as a heart attack or industrial accident, transfer to higher-level facilities is part of our responsibility as a Level IV trauma [...]
The Initial Tax Rate Isn't "Bait" Calhoun County voters are being asked to approve a maximum property tax rate of 40 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district, after all allowable exemptions, to support the newly created hospital district. The hospital intends to ask the new hospital district board for an initial tax rate of 10 cents. The hospital may [...]
The Financial Strain on Rural Hospitals is Real? Here's How: The financial challenges faced by rural hospitals are multifaceted. Low Medicaid reimbursement rates, rising operational costs, and staffing shortages have made it increasingly difficult for these hospitals to maintain essential services. Obstetrics programs, in particular, are among the leading financial losses for hospitals, prompting many to shut down these departments to preserve overall financial viability. [...]
When is election day? Election Day is May 3, 2025. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. As long as you are in line at the time polls close, you will be allowed to cast your ballot. Where do I vote on election day? Calhoun County has multiple precincts and polling places. If you’re early voting, all locations below [...]
Memorial Medical Center has been a cornerstone of health and well-being in Calhoun County for 75 years. As our region grows and evolves, ensuring access to healthcare close to home remains crucial for the physical well-being and economic vitality of our community. Having a robust local healthcare infrastructure matters for families, businesses, and overall quality of life. “What we’re asking the community to vote [...]
Memorial Medical Center has long served as a vital resource for healthcare in Calhoun County. As we look ahead to the upcoming May 3 election — where the creation of a hospital district is on the ballot — an article in the Victoria Advocate sheds light on the challenges our local hospital faces and why this vote is so critical. In the piece, Memorial [...]
Investing in local healthcare means value beyond health and safety Having local access to healthcare means more than just the convenience of shorter drive times — it can significantly impact our wallets, our well-being, and our overall quality of life. When you consider the cost of gas, potential time off work, and the added stress of navigating traffic and unfamiliar roads, it’s easy to [...]
Meet David Gaskamp, a long-time Calhoun County resident and community volunteer who has witnessed both the growth of our hospital and the ongoing need for investment in local healthcare resources. Gaskamp shares his personal experiences — both as a hospital volunteer and a longtime community resident — and why he believes supporting our hospital is essential to keeping Calhoun County strong. Gaskamp has seen [...]
One of the reasons why local residents have asked for the opportunity to vote on creating a hospital district is to provide Memorial Medical Center with a reliable source of funding that is independent from increasingly unreliable and below-cost payments from health insurance plans and makes up for some of the financial losses from providing medical care that is not paid for. Underpayment From [...]
